We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time.
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I spent 18,000 KES to buy 25 bags of cement, bought sand for 6,000 KES and paid 10,000 KES as labour charges to plaster the walls and floor of the house. I also spent 10,000 KES to pay school fees (Secondary school)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been able to cement the walls and floor and now my house is strong and I do nnot constantly have to repair the walls.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 9,000 KES to pay school fees ( secondary school) for two children.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to do repairs in my house( do plastering), pay school fees and also buy a heifer.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to stock my store,since food is a major problem for me.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have my own home and I have lived to see my grand children .
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced is I have been left alone,I have buried almost all of my children and my body has a lot of pain(she is not well health wise).
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of her day is when she is with her grand children.